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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.46, 182.78 and 74.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.46, 182.78 and 74.24 is: 102.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.46 : 182.78 = 74.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.46/182.78 = 74.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.46x = 182.78 × 74.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.46x = 13,568.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,568.67/132.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.44

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